Note 50 Pro+ 5G vs 13 Pro+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → 13 Pro+ (supported until Aug 2028); want maximum speed → Note 50 Pro+ 5G (MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm)).
Value Score: Note 50 Pro+ 5G 68 · 13 Pro+ 64 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Note 50 Pro+ 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 4 months longer than the Note 50 Pro+ 5G.
Overall value goes to the Note 50 Pro+ 5G at $15.83 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Note 50 Pro+ 5G | 13 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $340 | $320 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1080p (393 ppi), 144Hz, 1300 nits peak | 6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired, 50W wireless, 10W reverse wired | 80W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 8MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 74.5 × 8 mm | 161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 209 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP65 |
| Supported until | Apr 2028 | Aug 2028 |
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